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A Murder on the Thames

A Victorian Historical Mystery (Rosalynd and Steele Mysteries, Book 3)

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A Murder on the Thames

By: Magda Alexander
Narrated by: Kim Bretton
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A string of vanished women. A noble daughter gone. A secret so vile, the powerful would kill to keep it buried.

London. 1889. As spring settles over London, bodies of young women begin washing up along the Thames—women no one seems to miss, many of them former residents of charitable institutions. When a concerned mission worker reaches out to Lady Rosalynd, what begins as a simple act of compassion soon reveals something far darker. These women weren’t merely lost. They were deliberately erased.

But when the daughter of an aristocrat disappears and her desperate father turns to the Duke of Steele, the danger can no longer be ignored. As Steele investigates the missing young lady and Rosalynd searches for the truth behind the murders, their inquiries converge. Together, they are drawn into the shadowy underworld of London, where respectability conceals unspeakable crimes—and the river keeps its secrets well.

But with danger comes exposure . . . and consequence. Rumors swirl, reputations teeter, and the bond between Rosalynd and Steele grows harder to ignore. As they race to stop a killer, they must decide whether their partnership can survive the weight of scandal. And whether her heart can survive him.

A Murder on the Thames, Book 3 in the Rosalynd & Steele Mysteries by USA Today bestselling author Magda Alexander, delves into the darkest corners of Victorian London, where power conceals corruption and innocence is easily lost. Perfect for fans of historical mysteries with headstrong heroines, brooding dukes, and slow-burn romance, this gripping tale will leave listeners breathless to the very end.

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Another excellent outing with Rosalynd and Steele. If you are looking for a book (or series of books) that brings compelling mysteries, captivating characters, intelligent dialogue, and a kaleidoscope of emotions that will pull at your heartstrings and tickle your funnybone, this is it.

It is 1889 London. The crimes are heinous - young girls taken without consent, used without consent, resulting in ruin and death. The response is fearless, as readers of this series have come to expect and anticipate; but it is not without cost. The book ends on an ominous note with a promise of real trouble ahead for the Rosehaven household, and I eagerly await seeing how Steele and Rosalynd overcome it, because of course they must.

As interesting and enthralling as the storyline is, it is the personal interactions of these characters that keep me coming back time after time with great anticipation. Within moments of beginning this book I was laughing out loud at Lady Petunia, Lady Rosalynd's 7 (almost 8) year old sister. This character most often invokes joy, mischief, and mirth; but in this outing she also wrenched my heart with her show of fear and bravery beyond her years. Each member of the Rosehaven and Steele families, as well as other notable characters, continue to grow, some incrementally and others in greater roles; but the opportunities for character development are seemingly endless. Then, last but never least, we have Rosalynd and Steele themselves. They are two of my all time favorite characters, individually and as a couple. While each walks the tightrope between their social and familial obligations and their respective senses of morality, neither is afraid to do what is right, when a choice must be made. As with most main characters of this sub-genre, tensions exist between them, but their mutual respect for each other is never in question, and they have made great strides on both the investigative and personal fronts. (I admit that I am routing for a lot more on that personal front.) Regardless, I love getting to know all of these characters better and look forward to many more adventures with them.

Kim Bretton does an excellent job of voicing these characters and bringing each one to life. She deserves every one of those 5 stars and more.

A Perfect Blend of Everything a Reader Could Want

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